A new kids' park has opened inside a park named after the Chilliwack man who once farmed the land.
Townsend Park now features a new play area geared for kids aged two to five years old.
"This park has three slides, climbers, a see-saw, and other sports themed features," according to the Jan. 17 notice from City of Chilliwack about the park's completion.
It also includes table for playing chess or checkers and a soft, rubber surface play area.
Townsend Park is a 15-hectare facility just to the west of downtown Chilliwack.
"The park is named after Harold Townsend, who lived and farmed the land until 1946 when the City purchased it and began the process of developing a major public sports facility for ball sports and general leisure."
The park has play area, change rooms, concession, washrooms and other amenities. The Wolfe family washroom is open from dawn to dusk.
This outdoor facility also has a perimeter walking trail, just over two kilometres in length.